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Schools in Brandenburg · Meade County School District

Brandenburg’s public schools outscore 77% of Kentucky districts

Math proficiency in Brandenburg’s districts is 46%, above the Kentucky average (38%). The grade covers the public school district serving Brandenburg, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Kentucky, not nationally.

#49of 139 Kentucky townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Kentucky state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
51%
▲ 6 pts vs KY 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
46%
▲ 8 pts vs KY 38%
2021–22
Graduate on time
94%
▲ 3 pts vs KY 91%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$11.1K
▼ 25% vs KY $14.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
18.8
KY 15.4 · larger classes
Schools in town
4
3,550 students on the public path
In brief

Brandenburg’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 51% and math 46% in spring 2022, against 45% and 38% statewide; 94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 91%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $11,054 per student, against $14,752 across Kentucky (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 7 the district’s path is Stuart Pepper Middle School, then Meade County High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

James R. Allen High School, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Brandenburg’s grade

A− Test scoresB− Graduation

A−: better than 77% of Kentucky school districts, #49 of 139 Kentucky towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Kentucky average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Kentucky school districts we grade (172)Better than 77%
Lower resultsHigher results
Kentucky towns with similar household incomes (208)Better than 79%
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 2,556 test results and a graduating class of 393 could put Brandenburg anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Brandenburg’s students in the tested grades sat them (2,556 in math, 2,556 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Brandenburg, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–3Barry Hahn Primary SchoolMeade County School DistrictA
7–8Stuart Pepper Middle SchoolMeade County School DistrictA−
9–12Meade County High SchoolMeade County School DistrictB

Brandenburg’s public schools are run by Meade County School District, which also serves Ekron. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Meade County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 9 schools · 4,921 students · 18.8 per teacher (KY 15.4)
$11,054KY $14,752 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading51%
State average 44.7% · 2556 students tested
Math46%
State average 37.8% · 2556 students tested

Brandenburg vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Kentucky towns that share Brandenburg’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
BrandenburgA−Meade County

Every school in Brandenburg

5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Kentucky’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Brandenburgby address
Barry Hahn Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–3
A
807 students19:1Rate it →
David T. Wilson Elementary
Middle · Grades 4–6
A
529 students19:1Rate it →
Stuart Pepper Middle School
Middle · Grades 7–8
A−
702 students19:1Rate it →
Meade County High School
High · Grades 9–12
B
1,512 students21:1Rate it →
Online schools based in Brandenburgnot counted as local schools
James R. Allen High School
High · Grades 6–12
OnlineAlternative Education
39 students20:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Meade County College and Career Center).

Questions about Brandenburg’s schools

Are Brandenburg’s schools good?

By Kentucky’s own tests, yes: the public schools Brandenburg children attend outscore 77% of Kentucky’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #49 of 139 Kentucky towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 79%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Brandenburg in?

Meade County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,921 students in 9 schools (2024–25).

Where do Brandenburg kids go to high school?

Meade County High School, with 1,512 students; its own test results earn a B.

What is Brandenburg’s graduation rate?

94% of the class of 2023 in Meade County School District graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky.

How much does Brandenburg spend per student?

$11,054 in Meade County School District (FY2024), against $14,752 across Kentucky. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Kentucky. Stars are from neighbors.